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| SlovakiaSlovakian Armed Forces Combat Air Force (Armady Slovenskej Republiky Velitelstvo Vzdusnych Sil)
1939
Wings | 
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The first version of the Slovakian national insignia, applied from 23 June 1939,
had no white outline.
Example: Letov S.328/S.428/S.528
1939 to 1940
The second version of the Slovakian national insignia, which was used from 10
September 1939 until 15 October 1940 (some a/c retained it until May 1941), had a white
outline.
In addition to the Slovakian crosses in wings and rudder, German
Balkenkreuzen were also applied in the six Luftwaffe regulation positions during this
period.
Example: Letov S.328/S.428/S.528
1940 to 1944
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Tailfin |
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The definitive SVZ national insignia, introduced on 15 October 1940, was applied
on all aircraft until the Slovak National Uprising of August 1944. The cross was applied
in mid-fuselage, instead of tail-rudder, on all Bf 109Es.
Example: Focke-Wulf Fw.189 Uhu
Example: Junkers Ju.52
From August 1944 to October 1944
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Rudder |
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From late August to October of 1944, the aircraft of the so-called Kombinovana
letka of the insurgents carried this variation of the pre-war roundel. Note the
different orientation and distribution of the colours. The outline could sometimes be
white.
Example: Messerschmitt Bf.109G Gustav
Lower surfaces of wings (variant) | 
Variant |
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At least one of the insurgents' B.534s (coded S-12) was flown for some time with
unfinished lower wing roundels. Also at least one S.328 (coded B-10) was flown with Soviet
Red stars.
Example: Avia B.534
Example: Letov S.328/S.428/S.528
1993 to Present
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From early 1993 onwards, the aircraft of the separate LVPOS (ASR-VVS from 1
January 2002) began receiving their new Slovak national insignia. The shield has a thin
white outline.
Example: MiG MiG-29/MiG-33/MiG-35 Fulcrum
Example: Sukhoi Su-25/Su-39 Frogfoot/Scorpion
by Stephen Sender
Last update: 03/12/2005 |
